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BIPOLAR GENERAL: Ya Gotta OWN Your Condition

This is a reminder that the 18th Annual Prechter Lecture is only 1 week away! On the evening of Wednesday, October 16th, the Prechter Program will be welcoming retired U.S. Army Major General, Gregg F. Martin, Ph.D., to the Kahn Auditorium stage.

The Lecture will begin at 6:00 PM and run until 8:00 PM. The event will close with a reception with light refreshments and local community resources from 8:00-9:00 PM. Dr. Martin's book, "Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness" will be available for purchase during the reception.

Can't make it to Ann Arbor on the 16th? We'll be livestreaming this event on YouTube. Tune in here at 6:00 PM ET on October 16th. The Lecture will also be recorded and available for viewing after the event.

If you have not already registered for the event, please visit our event page where you will find a link to register and other information about this exciting evening.

University of Michigan

A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Bldg

Kahn Auditorium

109 Zina Pitcher Place, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109

Parking will be available at the Ann Street parking structure.

We look forward to hosting you at the 18th Annual Prechter Lecture!

This event is funded by a generous gift from Donald & Mary Kosch.

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